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Month: November 2024

US has not assessed Israel is violating law on Gaza aid, will not change policy despite humanitarian groups’ findings

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Biden administration has not assessed that Israel is in violation of US law and will not change its policy at this time, a State Department spokesperson said Tuesday on the US-mandated 30-day deadline for the Netanyahu government to take specific steps to improve the humanitarian situation in

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Driver dies after crashing on hurricane-damaged highway in North Carolina

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Officials say a driver has died after going around a barricade on a hurricane-damaged North Carolina highway that became a symbol of Helene’s destruction. Photos of Interstate 40 with multiple lanes washed out by Helene near the Tennessee state line garnered widespread attention after the storm. The Junaluska Community Volunteer Fire

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Palm Springs declares Nov. 13 as ‘Mariah Carey Day’ ahead of star’s Acrisure Arena concert

The city of Palm Springs is kicking off its holiday season with “Mariah Carey Day.” Palm Springs Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein signed the proclamation marking November 13 as “Mariah Carey Day” in the city. Officials said that the proclamation highlights Carey’s immense contributions to the entertainment industry and her dedication to a variety of philanthropic causes.

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Ghana’s Supreme Court restores ruling party’s parliamentary majority ahead of Dec. 7 election

Associated Press ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Ghana’s Supreme Court has ruled that the parliamentary speaker’s declaration of four seats as vacant was unconstitutional, effectively restoring the ruling party’s majority in the legislature ahead of the Dec. 7 election. Last month, two members of parliament from the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and one from the

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‘A mountain of Milky Ways’: Elementary students learn fun math lesson with principal’s favorite candy

By Averie Klonowski Click here for updates on this story     RIVERTON, Utah (KSTU) — Foothills Elementary School students brought in their principal’s favorite candy for the second year in a row, but this time they formed what they called “a mountain of Milky Ways.” “If you’re a kid who loves milky ways that would be

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Denzel Washington announces he will be in ‘Black Panther 3’ and it will be one of his last roles before retirement

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — There is already awards season buzz about Denzel Washington in “Gladiator II,” but he is looking even further into the future. During a recent interview with Australia’s “Today” show, Washington talked about his career and upcoming projects. The esteemed Oscar-winning actor said his project choices these days are

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Imprisoned Belarus activist resurfaces after no contact with her family for 20 months

Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Imprisoned Belarusian opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova has resurfaced after more than 20 months without any communication with relatives or friends and met with her father, a human rights group said Tuesday. Kolesnikova, one of the most popular and charismatic figures who helped lead protests of Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander

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Justice Department sues to block UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys

NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department is suing to block UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys. The government is citing concerns the deal would hinder access to home health and hospice services in the U.S. The antitrust complaint was filed in Maryland federal court Tuesday. It arrives following UnitedHealth’s acquisition of LHC Group

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